In this episode of Grad Stories, Rowena is joined by Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, the Executive Director of ShoutOut, a charity dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ education and inclusivity. Starting as a volunteer, Ruadhán shares his journey of becoming the leader of the organisation, learning to just do it, and the passion for advocacy that drives his work. Tune in to hear how college volunteering can turn into a successful career.

To access the transcript for this episode, click here: https://bit.ly/RuadhanOCriodainTranscript

Find out more about some of the topics mentioned in this podcast at relevant websites including the Trinity Careers Service website https://www.tcd.ie/Careers and the MyCareer portal.

Transgender People in the Workplace
- Supporting Transgender Rights in the Workplace from TENI https://teni.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TENI-Employment-Guidelines.pdf
- Book an appointment with your careers consultant ⁠⁠on MyCareer https://mycareerconnect.tcd.ie/student/appointments.html⁠ Your careers consultant can support you with self reflection, self belief, moving beyond your comfort zone and lots more

Professional Development Programmes in the Arts
- Mentioned in this podcast Film StarGAZE https://www.nationaltalentacademies.ie/courses-activities-programmes/stargaze Talent development programme to elevate LGBTQIA talent through an internationally recognised film festival, providing access to both Film & TV Generally https://www.screenireland.ie/courses/professional-development
Theatre Generally https://irishtheatre.ie/resource/professional-development-programmes/

The Global Undergraduate Awards

https://undergraduateawards.com/ recognises top undergraduate work, shares this work with a global audience and connects students across cultures and disciplines.

Value of your Degree
- Reflect on your Skills using "Trinity's Guided Reflection Tool" supports you to reflect on your experiences, to identify and to articulate your skills and offer these to employers. Available at our website.
- Articulate Your Skills to Employers in your applications and at interview. See Applications and Interviews section of our website for practical tips and advice. Book in for a CV/LinkedIn Clinic or Practice Interview at MyCareer https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php

Imposter Syndrome
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome. A 30mins short course to support you to reframe your experience. Search for the course on LinkedIn Learning https://www.tcd.ie/itservices/our-services/it-skills-development/online-learning-with-linkedin-learning

Find Work Experience and Work
- See Find a Job section of our website for advice on finding work experience and work
- Apply for jobs and work experience through MyCareer Opportunities https://mycareerconnect.tcd.ie/student/jobs.html
- First Hand. Portal for company rankings, jobs, career advice and lots more. See MyCareer user resources to login https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php
- DevEx. Portal for International Development jobs and advice. See MyCareer user resources to login https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php

In this episode, Caroline Cahill sits down with Chandramani Sirothia, a trainee solicitor at A&L Goodbody LLP, to explore his bold move from India to Dublin during the pandemic.

Mani shares how he navigated the uncertainty of leaving home for the first time, his journey through Trinity College Dublin’s Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law course, and how he landed a spot at one of Dublin’s top law firms.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to make a life-changing decision, or how to thrive in a new environment, this episode is packed with insights and advice for taking risks and finding your path.

Train as a Solicitor in Ireland:

• Law Society of Ireland
• Gradireland

Careers Fairs

Fairs are brought to you by Trinity Careers Service and are an opportunity to meet with employers. Find out more about the upcoming fairs at MyCareer.

Networking.

Are you interested in making connections with employers and alumni?

• Join Trinity's alumni to student network through mentoring . See our website's Explore Your Options section.
• LinkedIn is a great way to connect with people for professional purposes. Get some tips at our website Explore Your Options section. Book in for feedback at a CV/LinkedIn Clinic on MyCareer
• Attend employer and alumni events. See MyCareer for upcoming events.

Interview Preparation

• Lots of advice and tips at Applications and Interviews section of our website including the STAR framework.
• View our Short Guide to Interviews video.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Grad Stories, Rowena sits down with Rhona O’Shea, the Vice President of People and Organisation at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Rhona discusses her journey from the Department Of Foreign Affairs to the premier of It Ends With Us. She shares her insights on backing yourself, diversity and inclusion, and the challenges of an industry that seems to be constantly changing.

To access the transcript for this episode, click here: https://bit.ly/RhonaOSheaTranscript

Find out more about some of the topics mentioned in this podcast at the Trinity Careers Service website https://www.tcd.ie/Careers and the MyCareer portal.

Get Experience
- Apply for jobs and work experience through MyCareer Opportunities https://mycareerconnect.tcd.ie/student/jobs.html
- Make the most of the volunteering, student societies, Trinity publication opportunities while at Trinity.
- First Hand. Portal for company rankings, jobs, career advice and lots more. See MyCareer user resources to login https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php
- DevEx. Portal for International Development jobs and advice. See MyCareer user resources to login https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php

Reflect on Who You Are and What is Important to You
- Profiling for Success. Explore your abilities, interests, motivations and style using quality psychometrics for free. See MyCareer user resources to login https://www.tcd.ie/Careers/mycareer/students.php
- Book an appointment with your careers consultant ⁠⁠on MyCareer https://mycareerconnect.tcd.ie/student/appointments.html⁠ Your careers consultant can support you with self reflection, self belief, moving beyond your comfort zone and lots more

Work Culture.
Learn about workplace culture and how to navigate it through a series of videos on LinkedIn Learning https://www.tcd.ie/itservices/our-services/it-skillsdevelopment/online-learning-with-linkedin-learning